Daryl Keith Roach

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Biography

Daryl Keith Roach, born in New York City, inherited a legacy of richness from his renowned parents, jazz drummer Max Roach and Mildred Roach. He made his mark in theatre with standout performances in notable plays like "The Bacchae," "Hercules on Normandie," "Semple" featuring Langston Hughes' works, and "Master Harold and the Boys," earning the Dramalogue Award for Best Actor. His talents graced TV screens in series such as "Smith," "The Guardian," and classics like "Cheers" and "General Hospital." Roach left a cinematic footprint in films like "Crocodile Dundee in LA," "Shampoo" and as Chuck in "Pee Wee's Big Adventure." Beyond his artistic pursuits, in 2004, Roach founded MUSICaids...life thru music, a nonprofit supporting HIV/AIDS vaccine and microbicide research. This initiative blends the healing power of music with community engagement, fostering education and entertainment through concert events and workshops, aiming for impactful results.

Timeline

1996

  • Poster for Special Report: Journey to Mars

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Playback

    Franklin

1994

  • Poster for Gang Boys

    Max

  • Poster for Watchers III

    Nat (as Daryl Roach)

1993

  • Poster for Marked for Murder

    Bernard Powell

  • Poster for C.I.A. II: Target Alexa

    Wilson

1992

  • Poster for The Importance of Being Earnest

    Jack Worthing

1991

  • Poster for Legal Tender

    Willy

1986

  • Poster for SpaceCamp

    NASA #1

1985

  • Poster for Pee-wee's Big Adventure

    Chuck

1984

  • Poster for The Ice Pirates

    Fitzcairn / Prisoner

1975

  • Poster for Shampoo

    Boy at Party

Year unknown

  • Poster for Run & Prey

    Roger